Over the next 3 weeks, Food First Michigan will be focusing on Michigan's economy and its impact on food security across the state.

Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. to hear from Phil, Gerry and the brilliant Don Grimes. Don is the Senior Research Area Specialist with the University of Michigan Research Seminar on Quantitative Economics.Don provides both a state and national perspective and what we should expect to happen amid the economic recovery over the next 6 - 18 months.

With food being the most flexible part of peoples budget - we must be smart, systematic and proactive.

As always, food FIRST!

Small Business: the Backbone of our Economy

“HUNGER IS NOT BETTER THAN WE ARE, IT IS NOT BIGGER THAN WE ARE, AND IT IS NOT BEYOND US TO SOLVE.”
Featuring innovative leaders from government, industry and nonprofit organizations, Food First is a platform for sharing ideas and, more importantly, solutions to end food insecurity. Dr. Knight is a tireless advocate, believing that Michigan, the nation’s second most diverse agricultural state, can prove that hunger is not better, not stronger, and not smarter than us.